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ea0049ep55 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017

The relative risk of developing Addison’s disease among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a nationwide, matched, observational cohort study

Chantzichristos Dimitrios , Persson Anders , Eliasson Bjorn , Miftaraj Mervete , Franzen Stefan , Svensson Ann-Marie , Johannsson Gudmundur

Background: Both prevalence and incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is increasing. T1DM is associated with other autoimmune diseases, such as Addisons disease (AD). This combination is rare, with estimated prevalence in Norway 20 per million. Having both DM & AD is associated with marked excess mortality.Objectives: To study prevalence and incidence of AD among patients with and without T1DM.Methods: Nationwide, observati...

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ea0049gp9 | Adrenal 1 | ECE2017

Mortality is increased in patients with Cushing’s disease in long-term remission: A nation-wide study

Chantzichristos Dimitrios , Papakokkinou Eleni , Dahlqvist Per , Segerstedt Elin , Olsson Tommy , Berinder Katarina , Hoybye Charlotte , Bensing Sophie , Engstrom Britt Eden , Burman Pia , Folin Cecilia , Erfurth Eva Marie , Wahlberg Jeanette , Ekman Bertil , Schwarcz Erik , Bryngelsson Ing-Liss , Andersson Eva , Johannsson Gudmundur , Olsson Daniel S , Ragnarsson Oskar

Background: It is still undetermined whether patients with Cushings disease (CD) in remission have an increased mortality. Most previous studies are limited by small numbers of patients and/or short follow-up time.Objective: To study mortality in a nation-wide cohort of patients with CD during long-term follow-up.Methods: Patients with ICD codes for Cushings syndrome and/or CD, between 1987 and 2013, were identified in ...

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The relative risk of developing Addison’s disease among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a nationwide, matched, observational cohort study

Mortality is increased in patients with Cushing’s disease in long-term remission: A nation-wide study

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